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On This Date: Feb. 10, 1959

February 10, 1959 — Billy Storch pours in a team-high 26 points to help Tamaqua pull away from Summit Hill for an 88-61 Black Diamond League victory. Storch hits a jumper from the corner in the first quarter to start a 16-2 run. The Blue Raiders, coached by Eli Purnell, boost their halftime lead to 23 points with a big second frame. Bill Yelsh contributes 22 points to the win, while Paul Keich adds 12 and Tony Fredicine chips in with 11. The Hillers’ Morgie Evans leads all scorers with 29 points.